Prosthetics Technician – Clinical Fabrication & Care

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Halifax; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Travel insurance

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Pension plan

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health Authority is seeking a Registered Prosthetic Technician to join the Assistive Technology Prosthetics team at QEII. You will contribute to evaluation, design, fabrication, implementation and maintenance of limb prostheses to enhance mobility and function.

The role requires a two-year Prosthetic/Orthotic Technician Diploma with national registration and good standing, hospital experience, strong communication, and high manual dexterity.

Qualifications

• Two year diploma in Prosthetic/Orthotic Technician Program with internship supervised by a Registered Technician or Cert. Prosthetist.
• Registered RTP(c) or RTP(c) and RTO(c) and in good standing.
• Passed National Technician Registration Examination (Orthotics Prosthetics Canada)
• Ontario/Canada registration in good standing with Orthotics Prosthetics Canada
• Experience with patients with physical/cognitive impairments in hospital setting
• Ability to communicate well with patients, families and health care team
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills for changing caseloads
• High manual dexterity, strong problem solving abilities, computer skills
• Understand privacy/confidentiality and infection control requirements
• French language competencies are an asset

Responsibilities

• Provide prosthetic evaluation, treatment planning, implementation, and ongoing care.
• Collaborate with prosthetists and inter-professional team to ensure prostheses meet patient needs.
• Uphold privacy/confidentiality and infection control standards in all tasks.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Manual dexterity

Problem solving

Computer skills

Privacy & confidentiality

Infection control

French (asset)

Education

Two year diploma - Prosthetic/Orthotic Technician Program

Job description

Nova Scotia Health Authority is seeking a Registered Prosthetic Technician to join the Assistive Technology Prosthetics team at QEII. You will contribute to evaluation, design, fabrication, implementation and maintenance of limb prostheses to enhance mobility and function.

The role requires a two-year Prosthetic/Orthotic Technician Diploma with national registration and good standing, hospital experience, strong communication, and high manual dexterity.